CVICU/CTICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Coronary Care ICU

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Specialty: Coronary Care ICU (CVICU/CTICU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum)

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Coronary Care ICU unit with a focus on cardiac surgery recovery and advanced cardiac support. This is a teaching hospital environment with a 24-bed CVICU/CTICU unit.

Unit Details

• Unit size: 24 beds
• Patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:2 (high number of 1:1 assignments)
• Shift hours: 7am - 7pm (12-hour night shifts also available)
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (4 total weekend shifts for nights)
• Holidays: Scheduled into rotation based on unit coverage
• Float: Required to float to other ICUs, telemetry units (4:1 ratio), and a secondary campus if requested
• Charge nurse role available (no patient assignment)
• Nurse aides: 2 patient care techs on days and nights with high census
• EMR system: Cerner
• Telemetry system: Phillips
• In-house intensivist coverage during the day; on-call at night
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Cardiac surgery recovery (CABG, TAVR)
• Mechanical circulatory support (IABP, ECMO)
• Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Lung, thoracic, esophageal, and other transplant patients
• Bronchoscopy, Swan-Ganz catheter, epidural management
• High number of bedside procedures

Required Certifications & Experience

• Current RN license
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in specialty (CVICU preferred)
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior travel experience required for some ICU specialties (ED, Neuro ICU) — confirm if applicable
• Must pass a Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam within 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab (skills include Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes)
• Strong IV skills required (no dedicated IV team)

Additional Requirements & Notes

• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team
• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
• Cannot hold concurrent contracts with other assignments
• Must have been off permanent staff assignment with this health system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
• High acuity environment with teaching responsibilities; nursing students may be present
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 days
• Must be competent in sterile technique and common ICU nursing skills
• Parking provided with shuttle service for night shifts

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses with strong cardiac critical care skills looking for a challenging and rewarding travel assignment in a tertiary care teaching hospital.